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What does ごめん (gomen) mean?

ごめん means sorry, excuse me; to let off, to excuse.

Quick facts
Readingごめん
Romajigomen
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ごめん
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkgomen

sorry, excuse me; to let off, to excuse

casual

Example sentences

  • Sorry, I'll be a little late.

  • I'd rather not do such a dangerous job.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.